Eskom’s wage talks raise unions’ ire as dialogue hits stalemate
Talks between South Africa’s beleaguered power utility Eskom and its biggest labour unions on wages have reached a stalemate, the latest crisis for the utility that’s struggling to boost electricity...
View ArticlePublic service dept trains up new generation of public servants
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi, in his additional capacity as acting Public Service and Administration Minister, has called on government departments and public entities to enrol young...
View ArticleWorld Bank approves R7.6bn loan to boost vaccination drive
Following a request by the South African government for assistance in financing vaccine procurement contracts, the World Bank Group, on June 13, approved a R7.6-billion ($480-million) loan for South...
View ArticleIndustry body initiatives boost research, skills building
Since the launch of the Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) last year, the organisation has hosted a range of educational and concrete research and development initiatives to promote research,...
View ArticleNUMSA signs above inflation wage increase with Gautrain operator
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) says it has signed an above-inflation wage increase of 7%, effective July 1, with the Bombela Operating Company (BOC), the agency which is...
View ArticleGas can meet commercial and industrial energy needs
While there are various sources of energy, gas remains one of the primary sources that can sustain a large amount of industrial and commercial requirements, says consulting service provider Synergy oil...
View ArticleYouth unemployment in need of a united focus – BLSA
Youth unemployment, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, is a “national crisis” that requires a clear focus if it is to be resolved, says Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso. She says...
View ArticleUCT vice-chancellor appointed IARU chair
University of Cape Town (UCT) vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has been elected as International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) chairperson, marking the first time in the...
View ArticleUP awarded four SARChI chairs
Four academics from the University of Pretoria (UP) have been awarded co-funded chairs under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI), bringing the total of chairs awarded to the...
View ArticleDe Ruyter says immediate renewable energy investment should focus on Mpumalanga
State-owned utility Eskom CEO André de Ruyter wants Mpumalanga to be the focal point for investment in renewable energy generation capacity to leverage the province’s well established transmission grid...
View ArticleGreater support for, inclusion of women in sciences will accelerate development
Encouraging more women to participate in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI) will not only help to reduce underrepresentation in these industries, but will also help to...
View ArticleCabinet encourages more S Africans to vaccinate as it ends mask mandate
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said on Thursday that while Cabinet welcomed a significant drop in Covid-19 cases in the country, it is urging more South Africans to vaccinate against the...
View ArticleLegislation that conflicts with transformation must be revisited – Deputy...
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi said on Thursday that South Africans need to work hard to strengthen the country’s economy while transforming the labour system. Moloi was speaking...
View ArticleAlliance formed for global supply of laser welder
Last month, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group and material joining equipment manufacturer Taylor-Winfield Technologies joined together in a global strategic alliance for the supply, support and...
View ArticleTesting phase of steam drum finalised
Earlier this month, steel fabricator and welding specialist Hydra-Arc finished the post weld heat treatment (PWHT) and pressure test of the third of four drums on an order for a client in the sugar...
View ArticleIndustry body assures job security for welders
Despite a marked increase in the uptake of robotic welding systems, owing to Covid-19 and the fast-tracking of automation, artisanal welding will never be completely replaced, says Southern African...
View ArticleLoad-shedding to hit stage 4 all weekend after wage talks deadlock – Eskom
Eskom will implement stage 4 load-shedding from 11am on Friday until midnight, and again on Saturday and Sunday from 5am until midnight, amid ongoing unprotected labour action, it said in a statement...
View ArticleAttacq Foundation hosts bursary session for students
Corporate social investment initiative the Attacq Foundation held its bursary session for students studying property-related and engineering courses at partner institutions on June 24. The students’...
View ArticleNumsa claims Eskom provoked the 'rage' that led to protests and more...
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa laid the blame at Eskom's feet for the protests at power stations that ultimately plunged South Africa into Stage 4 load-shedding late last week....
View ArticleInfrastructure delivery key to growing economy, creating local demand
The construction and development of infrastructure is critical to accelerating demand for associated goods and services, as well as to significantly boost the economy, Infrastructure South Africa...
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